Medieval 'Beehive' Thimble
Copper-alloy, 7.48 grams, 18.12 mm. Circa 16th century AD. An evolved 'beehive' thimble, its sides close to vertical and its top domed, with spiral rows of punched points on the outer surface to provide grip. The bordered rim is complete. Reference: Bailey, G. Detector Finds 2, p.12-13, no. 13. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: found near Snettisham, Norfolk, England.